Nearly 850 people completed the survey, which targeted individuals likely to be impacted by or concerned about this issue, including: parents of small children; active users of the city’s parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, open spaces and bike paths; and community advocates.

The Working Group includes representatives from the City Manager’s Office, the Mayor’s Office, the Cambridge Public Health Department, the Department of Public Works, the Community Development Department, the Cambridge Police Department, the Department of Human Service Programs, the Historical Commission and the Inspectional Services Department.